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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.49, 483.73 and 79.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.49, 483.73 and 79.02 is: 118.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.49 : 483.73 = 79.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.49/483.73 = 79.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.49x = 483.73 × 79.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.49x = 38,221.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,221.93/322.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.52

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